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W. Edwards Deming, a forward-thinking American who helped engineer the Japanese economic miracle and put forward the continuous quality improvement philosophy, wrote that 94% of issues in the workplace are systemic, while only 6% are attributable to individual-level, idiosyncratic factors. Therefore, improvements should mainly focus on systems—not individuals. However, progress is often not as fast as we'd like it to be. Just take a look at the social media meme magazine 'Humorous Resources.' Spanning across different platforms, it shares all the annoying problems that everyone who has been a part of the workforce knows all too well.

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Guilty

Guilty

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Elizabeth Tayler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same, but for encouragement. And just in case it's the only item that gets crossed off :(

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    Please And Thank You

    Please And Thank You

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    MontanaMariner
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I quit a job because I was considered "rude" for sitting in my car instead of listening to more coworker bullsh@t at lunch. Don't miss that place.

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    Fairly Coercive

    Fairly Coercive

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    Trinity
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True that. When they say "No one is forcing you to stay", it's so untrue because finding a job is difficult and keeping it is even harder in a society that you're easily replaceable. No job means no money and if you don't have money, you have to set aside your pride and dignity to ask organizations for the poor for their help just to survive in an economy that is tearing at the seams. Inflation with no wage increase is just putting us all into debt and ruining our lives and relationships and we're too poor and powerless to stop it.

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    #6

    There Is A Dog

    There Is A Dog

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    La Petite Morte
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a good urgent business list there. Coffee & dogs are worth being interrupted for. ALWAYS!

    Bunnie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like coffee and if there was a dog id be scared of it I still love dogs tho

    ru jolly96
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So if you run out because you hear a dog barking, then it’s an automatic open door policy.

    Edward Dwyer
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TV show: Don't knock or knock and go right in before he/she says 'Come in'.

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    #8

    My Goal Is To Not Work Here

    My Goal Is To Not Work Here

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    Nikole
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I FREAKING HATE having to write work goals. Everyone does. Why do they need something else to grade us on? Isn’t the actual work we do enough??

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    #9

    I Had An Old Boss Used To Say There Are No Hr Emergencies, Either Call The Police Of Ambulance. Everything Can Be Handled In The Morning

    I Had An Old Boss Used To Say There Are No Hr Emergencies, Either Call The Police Of Ambulance. Everything Can Be Handled In The Morning

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    #10

    Thanks But No Thanks

    Thanks But No Thanks

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    Satan Laughs
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless you, Joi Childs. Wonder if she can translate other useful work sayings?

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    #11

    I Just Kept Running

    I Just Kept Running

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    MontanaMariner
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did that. Worked at a BBQ joint, they hired a bunch of children. Got in my car at lunch one day, started it and drove away. They mailed my last check 7 weeks later.

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    #13

    Me Actually Taking My Lunch Today And Not Sitting At My Desk

    Me Actually Taking My Lunch Today And Not Sitting At My Desk

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    Nikole
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if I take a full on lunch break then I have to work later into the evening…

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    #14

    Documentation Queen

    Documentation Queen

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    Gwen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Proud because you know that if you had messed up that bad for her to do that to you, she would have either divorced you or killed you! And if she had killed you, her alibi would have been air tight!

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    #18

    10/10 Would Recommend

    10/10 Would Recommend

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    Vasana Phong
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This easy quick response gets outta the way all the lil details, insert theme as needed, “ no you can’t come over, I’ve lost control of my life “

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    #19

    I Mean Seriously

    I Mean Seriously

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    Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there's a finite amount of confidence in the world and some people are hogging more than their fair share.

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    #20

    This Is My Business Casual

    This Is My Business Casual

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    pineapple87
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had someone repeatedly come in in long johns as protesr after the last lockdown ended. Did not end well for him.

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    #22

    Inappropriate Giggles

    Inappropriate Giggles

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    David Martin
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll admit, this one took me a second read to put those pieces together, and I laughed way too hard once I got there

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    #27

    I’m So Mature. I’m So Mature

    I’m So Mature. I’m So Mature

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    panther
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chances are that it's not morning crack it's the night before crack, because she smoked it all last night.

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    #28

    An Okay Would Have Sufficed

    An Okay Would Have Sufficed

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    Natty Tempest
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Three folks I worked with got a job before getting a home after arriving in the UK. One slept in the work bathroom between his shifts, then pretended he worked the next shift on so he could earn three times as much.

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    #30

    Plant Did Not Survive Because It Didn’t Feel Like Family

    Plant Did Not Survive Because It Didn’t Feel Like Family

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    #31

    I Just Last Week Had To Explain What This Was To Someone

    I Just Last Week Had To Explain What This Was To Someone

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    Manic Mama
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TIL there are other people here just as old as I am. Thank you; I feel better now.

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    #32

    Love All My Recruiters Friends

    Love All My Recruiters Friends

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    #33

    Ain’t Wrong

    Ain’t Wrong

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    #34

    I Had Someone Check My Calendar Last Week I Was So Paranoid

    I Had Someone Check My Calendar Last Week I Was So Paranoid

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    Whitest Whites

    Whitest Whites

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    Morgan Lemmons
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And those Whitest Whites get all pink and pissy when you throw in one red sock.

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    #41

    That Tracks

    That Tracks

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    Omima mimi miki
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Faith didn't say this and this has been pasted and copied like everywhere on so many meme's - can we recycle it now lol

    #43

    What She Said

    What She Said

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    harry Henderson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My response to the question: this usually occurs at companies that ask why I don't stay at a company very long instead of asking how the company can provide a long and fulfilling career

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    #46

    Two Slice Limit. Thanks

    Two Slice Limit. Thanks

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    Morgan Lemmons
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG this tiny slice of pizza has fixed all my issues! Looks like my Grandma was right! I don't need therapy, pizza works JUST FINE.

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    #47

    Very Much Me. Sunday Scarier Have Hit Early

    Very Much Me. Sunday Scarier Have Hit Early

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    It’s 4, 6 And 9 For Me

    It’s 4, 6 And 9 For Me

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    MontanaMariner
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of 2020 I signed off emails "Giant Meteor - 2020 : Just end it already."

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    #51

    If You Read The New York Times Article Y’all Know My Affliction For The Middle Finger

    If You Read The New York Times Article Y’all Know My Affliction For The Middle Finger

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    #52

    Sunday Thoughts

    Sunday Thoughts

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    #53

    I Was Riddled With Anxiety The Last 72 Hours And I Finally Had Enough Strength To Respond. Thanks

    I Was Riddled With Anxiety The Last 72 Hours And I Finally Had Enough Strength To Respond. Thanks

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    #54

    See You When You Return From Your Voyage

    See You When You Return From Your Voyage

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    #58

    But No Additional Compensation

    But No Additional Compensation

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    #59

    That’s My Stapler - Milton

    That’s My Stapler - Milton

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    I Might Come In Tomorrow

    I Might Come In Tomorrow

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    Channo Sagara
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it outrageous that i have to struggle to find a parking space, so that i can WORK on this damn building. Like... I should be carried here.

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    #61

    Or The Subtle Kick Under The Conference Table

    Or The Subtle Kick Under The Conference Table

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    Wish You The Best Of Luck

    Wish You The Best Of Luck

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    Sorry For The Delay. I Was Completely Paralyzed With Anxiety And Didn’t Know How To Respond

    Sorry For The Delay. I Was Completely Paralyzed With Anxiety And Didn’t Know How To Respond

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    #66

    On My 2nd Cup. Will Be Expected To Function Soon

    On My 2nd Cup. Will Be Expected To Function Soon

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    Me On Saturdays

    Me On Saturdays

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    #70

    Work Is What Gives Me The Money To Afford My Passions

    Work Is What Gives Me The Money To Afford My Passions

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    Old Roadie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...because mediocrity is the path to advancement and salary boosts. Got it.

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    #71

    Sorry. Not Sorry

    Sorry. Not Sorry

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    #72

    “I’m A People Person”

    “I’m A People Person”

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    Jacki moore
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg so me. I feel fake and all the fake smiling and fake voice all week at work lol then I come home and I actually laugh and I'm happy and it's just such a different person

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    #73

    Hanging On By A Thread Y'all

    Hanging On By A Thread Y'all

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    #74

    Thank God My Husband Doesn’t Work From Home Bc I Would Be Her

    Thank God My Husband Doesn’t Work From Home Bc I Would Be Her

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    #75

    It’s Fine. I’m Fine

    It’s Fine. I’m Fine

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    Andi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what are you waiting for? something amazing to happen? ... yea, me too! one of the saddest lines in film

    #76

    Who Am I Kidding, Six Months In

    Who Am I Kidding, Six Months In

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    the cat overlord
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no no no, it should be "i'm still dead inside, i'm just hotter and susan is my bestie now."

    #77

    I Just Responded To A Message From Two Weeks Ago

    I Just Responded To A Message From Two Weeks Ago

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    Vibe

    Vibe

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    #80

    You Know Who You Are

    You Know Who You Are

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    Trying This

    Trying This

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    Kel_how
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, goals. Although I got shamed for clicking a link for a free 90 day trial of Disney Plus Education (which doesn't exist). I even thought it looked suspicious AND forwarded it to a coworker for her opinion on its suspiciousness. I was just desperate. Now I flag everything as phishing.

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    #83

    Imma Be In A Bad Mood If I Have To Be There

    Imma Be In A Bad Mood If I Have To Be There

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    Me Rn

    Me Rn

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    #85

    We’re Like Family

    We’re Like Family

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    Collin Lyle
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way. In my world, "fast paced environment" is code for "we don't have enough employees to do the work we're contractually obligated to do because we under bid it, so expect your workday to be like an EF5 tornado and your home is now your weekend place".

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    #86

    No But Like For Real

    No But Like For Real

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    #87

    Snug As A Bug In A Rug

    Snug As A Bug In A Rug

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    Grey Beard
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a meeting invite sent to me for 5pm on a Friday. I replied "just an FYI, my body has accepted this meeting invite but my mind has declined it".

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    #88

    Basically

    Basically

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    LuLuBelle
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all of us. Some of us stock shelves and operate cash registers. Or are we not people too?

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    #89

    This Was A Huge Hit On Stories

    This Was A Huge Hit On Stories

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    I Is Her. And She Is Me

    I Is Her. And She Is Me

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    panther
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are just the ones they found, there are more, many more.

    #91

    It’s A Wednesday Alright

    It’s A Wednesday Alright

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    #93

    But Let Me Tell You About This Sale I Just Got

    But Let Me Tell You About This Sale I Just Got

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    #94

    Ok, Hear Me Out. What If We All Just Stopped?

    Ok, Hear Me Out. What If We All Just Stopped?

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    This

    This

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    #96

    I Still See These From Time To Time

    I Still See These From Time To Time

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    #97

    Rbf For Real

    Rbf For Real

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    KamB
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For 15 months the only interaction I had with some coworkers were them texting me "fix your face" during meetings.

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    #98

    Just Kidding, This Is What They Pay Me To Do

    Just Kidding, This Is What They Pay Me To Do

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    Vasana Phong
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would tell my niece and nephew ( jokingly) if you guys ever ever need anything call aunt Nena ( she’s my more responsible older sister)

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    #99

    Getting Ready

    Getting Ready

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    Jacki moore
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Putting on your happy face just to be somewhere you don't want to be

    #100

    Todays Been Hard

    Todays Been Hard

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    #102

    What’s Going On?

    What’s Going On?

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    #103

    Jk We Don’t Even Go

    Jk We Don’t Even Go

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    #105

    Checking In

    Checking In

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    Jacki moore
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds about right. Checking in but not really caring whatever the answer is

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    #107

    Me At My Last Job

    Me At My Last Job

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